Village of Wellington - File #: 24-6534

• File #: 24-6534
• Name: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFI
• Type: Zoning Text Amendment
• Body: Village Council
• Agenda Date: 6/11/2024
• Title: ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 6.4.1.A.5 OF ARTICLE 6, FOR PURPOSES OF CLARIFYING FENCE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, MODIFYING HEDGE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS WITH CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-COMFORMING HEDGES ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN EFFORTS TO ACHIEVING CONSISTENT APPEARANCE FOR HEDGES AND FENCES ALONG THOROUGHFARES, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-02 to amend Section 6.4.1.A.5 of Wellington's LDR to modify the regulations related to fences, walls, and hedges along thoroughfares and throughout Wellington.
• Related files: PZ-0329, 24-6578

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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES)

AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 6.4.1.A.5 OF ARTICLE 6, FOR PURPOSES OF CLARIFYING FENCE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, MODIFYING HEDGE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS WITH CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-COMFORMING HEDGES ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN EFFORTS TO ACHIEVING CONSISTENT APPEARANCE FOR HEDGES AND FENCES ALONG THOROUGHFARES, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-02 to amend Section 6.4.1.A.5 of Wellington's LDR to modify the regulations related to fences, walls, and hedges along thoroughfares and throughout Wellington.

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EXPLANATION: In 2021, Wellington's Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-18 which amended the regulations for hedge heights, identified five (5) specific hedge materials, increased setbacks for fences to five (5) feet, and addressed maintenance requirements in efforts to create a uniform appearance along major thoroughfares. Since its adoption, many efforts have been made to notify the affected property owners of the new regulations. However, a few of the new regulations present challenges for property owners. The proposed changes to Section 6.4.1.A.5, fences, walls, and fences regulations, attempt to address the challenges.

The Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board reviewed the proposed ordinance and recommended approval with a 5-0 vote on March 28, 2024.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO

PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO

FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES

FISCAL IMPACT: NO

WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. ...